I could already see them as I came round the bend. Policemen on my side of the road and road safety men on the opposite side. I mentally assured myself there was nothing to worry about as my papers were complete.I was still like 5 car lengths away when he started waiving me to the side of the road. He came to the passengers side of the car and indicated I take my side window further down.

Me: “Good afternoon bros” (with a smile)

OC: “Good afternoon” (returned smile). How is work?”

Me: “We dey try. Change is changing all of us.”

OC: “You don’t look like change is affecting you o”

“Film trick”. I laughed.

“Are you with your tinted permit?” (Back to business. The weekend needs “lubricating”).

Me: “Yes.” I made to release my seat belt so I could reach into my glove box.